Saudi Journal of Economics and Finance (SJEF)
Volume-2 | Issue-03 | 116-121
Original Research Article
Value Chain Analysis of Sesame Varieties in Some Selected Areas of Bangladesh
R. Sultana, R. Haque, M. H Rahman, M J Alam
Published : June 30, 2018
Abstract
The study aimed to examine value chain of sesame varieties in some areas of
Bangladesh. The specific objectives were i) to estimate the cost and return of Binatil-1and
Binatil-2, ii) To identify the value chain of Binatil-1 and Binatil-2 iii) To determine the
constraints of Binatil-1 and Binatil-2 cultivation; and iv) to suggest recommendations for
policy guidelines. Both primary and secondary data were used for this study. Descriptive
statistics analysis using average, percentage, ratio, etc. and value chain analysis were done
in this study. The average cost of production of Binatil is BDT. 30341.08 per hectare and
yield is 1.23 t ha-1; which indicates to a production cost of BDT 24.81/kg. The average
human labour cost was BDT 19803.83 per hectare; fertilizer cost was BDT. 3990.84 and
land preparation cost was BDT 3164.84 per hectare. The cost of human labour, fertilizer
and land preparation are the major cost items of Binatil production. The average price for
Binatil 1& Binatil 2 was BDT 38 and net return was BDT 16306.42. In case of Binatil-1,
producer share was 65 percent for value chain-I and 55 percent for value chain-II and it
was 63 and 56 percent respectively for Binatil-2.